Got what I need to start pendent one. I ordered a couple 400nm 5 watt UV's to use without optics in a blue string. It is just to see what linf of response I can get.
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Starting tommorow
Got what I need to start pendent one. I ordered a couple 400nm 5 watt UV's to use without optics in a blue string. It is just to see what linf of response I can get.
anacroporamademepoora
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Very exciting! Please take lots of pictures and keep us posted.
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Lots of pics, lots of detailed info!
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
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we need lots of detailed pics of all the steps of the build with full detailed write up man sounds like an awesome plan
I have been reefing from 08-2007 till 5-2011
reef tanks are like wifes you have to give them some attention every now and then
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I have the LED's pre-tinned now. That took a while to do over 200 of them. I am waiting on some artic silver thermal adhesive. Bought a drill press, new bit set and a full tap set yesterday. I will take pics and write this up the best I can
anacroporamademepoora
--Lifetime member of the "No Mud Club".:
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cool
you know best buy carry arctic silver in the computer area as it is used for cpu cooling fans all the time
I have been reefing from 08-2007 till 5-2011
reef tanks are like wifes you have to give them some attention every now and then
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Why AS epoxy and drilling and tapping? If you are drilling and tapping, you only need thermal paste, not epoxy.
Which UV LEDs did you end up buying?
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I ended up getting the 5 watt 400nm LEDS from mouser. I am going to go with the epoxy and thermal paste on this build. I bought hte tap set just because I always seem to need one
anacroporamademepoora
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Here is the first pendent. There are 84 LEDS and the heat sink is 24-8.5. I am going to do the next ones spaced a little further apart. Have 40 degree optics and may add some 60 degree on the end rows. I am hoing for some peace adn quiet this weekend so I can wire this one and test it.
anacroporamademepoora
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Looks like a lot of fun!
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
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